Overview
Clinopodium georgianum is a matforming herbaceous perennial in the genus Clinopodium, part of the Lamiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Clinopodium georgianum grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include wildlife gardens and wildflower meadow.
About
Clinopodium georgianum is a matforming cultivar within the Clinopodium genus, which comprises perennial plants, aromatic herbs, and small shrubs. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun and is suited to south- or west-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. It prefers fertile, well-drained soils such as chalk, loam, or sand with an alkaline to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for wildlife gardens and wildflower meadows, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer.
About the genus
Clinopodium is a genus of flowering plants in the family Lamiaceae, in the subtribe Menthinae. Clinopodium belongs to a large and complex group of genera including many New World mints such as Hedeoma, Monarda, and Pycnanthemum, and this group is in turn a sister clade to Mentha. The genus name Clinopodium is derived from the Latin clinopodion, from the Ancient Greek κλινοπόδιον (klinopódion), from κλίνη (klínē) "bed" and πόδιον (pódion) "little foot".
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Clinopodium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Clinopodium georgianum size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Wildlife gardens, Wildflower meadow
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Clinopodium georgianum
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Clinopodium georgianum?
Clinopodium georgianum prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Clinopodium georgianum need?
Clinopodium georgianum is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It prefers alkaline and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Clinopodium georgianum hardy in the UK?
Clinopodium georgianum has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Clinopodium georgianum?
Seed, Division.